Senior Systems Engineer

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a CL - Senior Systems Engineer role to help develop mission‑critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications for a rapidly growing defense product line supporting secure operations where reliability, systems rigor, and cross‑functional execution are essential.

Employment Type:

Contract Labor

Location:

fully on‑site (no possibility for remote work)

Work Schedule:

First Shift
Pay: $88.51 per hour
Contract Length: 12‑24 months with possibility of going direct.

Due to the nature of the work performed, an active DoD Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship are required.

• Support the development of mission‑critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to define and develop system solutions.
• Develop systems designs, including Use Cases, CONOPS, and requirements management artifacts.
• Create and execute test procedures to validate system functionality and performance.
• Work closely with software development teams to define system design specifications.
• Participate in integrated product team activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation efforts.
• Analyze technical requirements and translate them into system‑level solutions.
• Provide technical direction and leadership on engineering activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation, including the application of AI technologies.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex defense and cybersecurity systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of job‑related experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of job‑related experience.
• Agile development experience preferred.

• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire.
• Candidates must be eligible to maintain access to classified information.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within defense programs.

• Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Experience developing systems design documentation including Use Cases, CONOPS, and Requirements Management.
• Test procedure development and execution experience.
• 3–5 years of experience collaborating with software teams to define systems design specifications.
• Experience with integrated product teams.

• SNMP and REST API knowledge.
• ESXi, operating systems, and virtual machine configuration experience.
• Network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DOORS or Cameo.
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificate management.
• Protocol analysis using Wireshark.
• UX/UI design experience.

• Passion for designing complex systems and solving challenging technical problems.
• Ability to define project scope, schedules, and deliverables.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and concepts.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Exciting career opportunities with continuous learning and professional development.
• Research‑oriented work supporting national security initiatives.
• Collaboration with award‑winning engineering teams.
• Flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off (when applicable).
• Competitive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, healthcare benefits, paid parental leave, flex time off, health and wellness programs, employee resource groups, and social programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.